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- [Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
- The eleventh in a series of eleven letters to Lucadia Pease from E.M. Pease—in them he discusses, among other things, yellow-fever and typhoid epidemics.
- [Letter to Colonel Seibel from William Sydney Porter]
- Letter from William Sydney Porter to Colonel Seibel discussing "The Last Edition" and the theater.
- [Letter to Colonel Seibel from William Sydney Porter]
- Letter from William Sydney Porter to Colonel Seibel discussing "The Last Edition" and the theater.
- Joint Directory of the Christian Churches of Austin, Texas
- List of names and addresses of the members of each church including lists of officers and other church leaders.
- [Armistice Day Parade Float]
- Photograph of five individuals standing and one individual sitting on a parade float. One of them is barbecuing, three are dressed as soldiers with a gun, one is dressed as a nurse, and one is dressed as if he was injured. The text on the back of the photo reads, "Aug. 12, 1983 Ralph A. Bickler files probably Armistice Day Parade Nov. 11, 1918 (Ralph is not on float. Mrs. R.A.B.".
- Armistice parade down Congress from Capitol
- People lining Congress Avenue watching a parade of military personnel pass on their way from the Capitol.
- Armistice Parade up Congress
- People lining Congress Avenue watching a parade of military personnel pass on their way toward the Capitol.
- Armistice Parade up Congress to Capitol
- People lining Congress Avenue watching a parade of military personnel pass on their way toward the Capitol.
- Indian Mound near Bertram
- Photograph of a young man standing in a field of small, unidentified plants. A note on the back of the photograph says, "Indian Mound near Bertram -- June 11th, 1923."
- [Library interior of Austin High School with students reading at tables, Austin, Texas]
- Photograph of students reading at long wooden tables in the Austin High School library, located at 1202 Rio Grande. The students are seated in wooden chairs with vertical back slats. The circulation desk is visible at the back of the room, and there are two framed prints on the walls. There are four pendant schoolhouse lamps on the ceiling, and a ceiling fan over the circulation desk. The name Mameye Robison is written on the foreedge of a book stacked on a table near the front of the photograph.
- [President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt making a whistle-stop campaign appearance in Austin]
- Photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt standing behind a podium, on a platform, at the end of a train car as he addresses the large, night-time crowd assembled before him. His outstretched arms grasp the podium. Roosevelt is surrounded by a group of people including his wife, Eleanor, and possibly John Nance Garner ("Cactus Jack"), the vice-president. A neon sign above the train car reads, "PROSPERITY'S ROSE BLOOMS AGAIN WITH ROOSEVELT." The crowd is standing shoulder-to-shoulder.
- [Green Water Treatment Plant]
- Photograph of the Green Water Treatment Plant in Austin, TX.
- [View from Zilker Club House]
- Photograph of Zilker Park lookout at Zilker Club House. The UT Clock Tower and the State Capitol building are visible in the distance.
- [Austin Skyline]
- Photograph of the Austin skyline taken from the top of the Light Plant.
- [Old City Hall]
- Photograph of the Old City Hall building.
- [Two Men Playing Checkers]
- Photograph of two men playing checkers. There are file cabinets in the background. The photographer noted the name Dan Moody on the sleeve of the negative.
- Two Unidentified Men Play Checkers
- Two unidentified men play checkers in a room with filing cabinets behind them.
- [Ernest Bridwell at Printing Press]
- Photograph of a man at the control of a printing press.
- [Austin High Football Playing Cleburne]
- Photograph of high school football players on the field playing in a game between Austin High School and Cleburne High School.
- [High School Football Player Running]
- Photograph of a high school football player running with the ball on the field in the Austin High School game against Cleburne High School.
- [Joe Jacks Bowler at Saengerrunde]
- Photograph of Joe Jacks seated w/ unidentified people.
- [Joe Jacks Bowler at Saengerrunde]
- Photograph of bowling awards on table.
- [Joe Jacks Bowler at Saengerrunde]
- Photograph of people standing at attention.
- [Joe Jacks Bowler at Saengerrunde]
- Photograph of judges seated. People seated at a long table eating.
- Armistice Day Parade
- Bands marching up Congress Avenue in the Armistice Day parade.
- [Armistice Parade on Congress Avenue]
- Looking south down Congress Avenue from 5th Street at military parade on street.
- Ferris Brothers
- Photograph of two men in uniform shaking hands.
- J. Frank Dobie
- Photograph of J. Frank Dobie seated with two men in uniform in front of The Littlefield Fountain and the UT tower.
- [Photo of J. Frank Dobie]
- Photo of J. Frank Dobie sitting and smoking cigar while reading book. Austin, Texas.
- Mrs. Fred Barkley
- Woman and boy standing in front of fireplace.
- [CIO Legislative Conference at the Driskill]
- Photograph of the CIO Legislative Conference at the Driskill Hotel during the 49th Texas Legislature. There are several men and women seated at tables in a conference room. There is a banner hanging on the wall that reads: "Unionism is Democracy's Bulwark."
- [Delegates at CIO Legislative Conference]
- Photograph of a group of people standing at the CIO Legislative Conference at the Driskill. Several individuals in the group are wearing ribbons that read: "CIO Delegate."
- [Governor Coke Stevenson Addressing 49th Texas Legislature]
- Photograph of Governor Coke Stevenson addressing the 49th Texas legislature. He is standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone. Several men are standing behind and around him and they are clapping.
- [Man and Woman Seated at 49th Texas Legislature]
- Photograph of a man and woman seated at a table during the 49th Texas Legislature. The woman is wearing a hat and fur coat and the man is wearing a suit. There are a few men sitting and standing in the background.
- [Man Holding Ledger at 49th Texas Legislature]
- Photograph of a man holding up a large accounting ledger at the 49th Texas Legislature. The ledger reads "Operating Expenses, Sales, Costs, Services, Summary." He is standing in an office.
- [Man in Uniform with Two Women at 49th Texas Legislature]
- Photograph of a man in uniform and two women seated around a desk at the 49th Texas Legislature. There are a few people standing around in the background.
- [People in House of Representatives]
- Photograph of people in the House of Representatives during the 49th Texas Legislature. There are men and women seated, standing, walking and chatting. The man walking between the two women in the photo has been identified as Governor Coke Stephenson.
- [Three Women in an Office at 49th Texas Legislature]
- Photograph of three women sitting and standing around desks in an office during the 49th Texas Legislature.
- Armistice parade down Congress
- Crowds on both sides of Congress as the American Legion section of the parade passes.
- House of Representatives
- Panoramic view of the House chambers.
- Will Walt family groups
- Family group w/three tiny tots
- Will Walt family groups
- Couple with toddler
- Will Walt family groups
- Couple seated on sofa, three little ones in between
- [Camp Mabry - Return of Colors]
- Photograph of man in uniform receiving flag.
- [Camp Mabry - Return of Colors]
- Photograph of men in military uniforms standing outside of the State Capitol building. The man in the cowboy hat is Governor Coke Stevenson.
- [Camp Mabry - Return of Colors]
- Photograph of soldiers marching in formation carrying flags.
- [Exterior View of the Fabricon Building]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Fabricon building, taken from across the street. It is a long stone one-story building.
- [Exterior View of the Fabricon Building]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Fabricon building, taken from across the street. It is a long stone one-story building.
- Jake Pickle at Desk: Portrait
- Jake Pickle seated at desk looking through notebook.
- [Exterior of the Weed-Corley Funeral Home]
- Photograph of the exterior of the Weed-Corley Funeral Home, located at 1609 Lavaca Street. There are trees in front of it, and a porte cochere on the right side of the building.